Drive Organization Success
Whether your job is to analyze, plan, or execute strategies to optimize the way your organization delivers its products and services, the University of Minnesota has the program to help you excel.
Certificates in this Area of Study
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CertificateAI for Business Operations Certificate
Develop frameworks to lead AI adoption. Learn to identify high-impact opportunities, strengthen workflows and apply governance for operational efficiency.
Upcoming courses:
- AI for Productivity | Aug. 31-Oct. 11, 2026 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm
- AI for Operational Efficiency | Oct. 26-Dec. 13, 2026 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Enterprise AI: Governance, Integration and Scaling | Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm
$3,735 | 9 CEUs | 90 Contact Hours -
CertificateApplied Data Analysis Certificate
This program equips nonspecialists to analyze, interpret, and communicate data for impactful decisions. Perfect for business, admin, and sales professionals.
Upcoming courses:
- Data Storytelling | July 6-Aug. 16, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Data Analysis Foundations | July 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Data Interpretation and Application | Sept. 7-Oct. 18, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm
$3,735 | 9.0 CEUS | 90 Contact Hours -
CertificateBudget and Financial Management Certificate
Enhance your budgeting and financial planning skills with a program designed for managers, business professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to drive success.
Upcoming courses:
- Budget Management | July 20-Aug. 16, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Finance Fundamentals | Sept. 14-Oct. 11, 2026 | Tues. 12:00-1:30 pm
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling | Sept. 14-Oct. 11, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm
$2,580 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 Contact Hours -
CertificateBusiness Analysis Certificate
Hone your skills to document business requirements and translate them into functional design as the main liaison between business and IT departments.
Upcoming courses:
- Technical Writing | Aug. 13-14, 2026
- Strategic and Mindful Communications | Aug. 26-27, 2026
- Introduction to Business Analysis | Sept. 2-3, 2026
$4,730–$4,780 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours -
CertificateBusiness Process Improvement Certificate
Reduce costs, shorten service/cycle time, enhance customer value, and maintain high quality with this BPI skill set.
Upcoming courses:
- Process Mapping and Analysis | Sept.16-18, 2026
- Measuring and Improving Work Processes | Oct. 28-30, 2026
- Process Innovation | Nov. 17-19, 2026
$4,140 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours -
CertificateMarketing Management Certificate
Develop marketing strategy, optimize digital campaigns, and use analytics to drive results. Online courses focused on real-world skills and career growth.
Upcoming courses:
- Brand Management and Content Strategy | July 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00 pm
- Marketing Strategy Management and Execution | Sept. 7-Oct. 18, 2026 | Tues. 6:00–7:00 pm
- Marketing Operations Management | Nov. 2-Dec. 20, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:00 pm
$4,500 | 12 CEUs | 120 Contact Hours -
CertificateOrganization Development Certificate
Reach organizational goals while improving both performance and people as a leader and change agent.
Upcoming courses:
- Fundamentals of Organization Development | June 23-25, 2026
- ExperienceChange™ Simulation | Aug. 11-12, 2026
- Fundamentals of Organization Development | Sept. 2-4, 2026
$4,180 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours -
CertificateProgram Management Certificate
Build program leadership skills, strengthen change management, and learn strategies to plan, align and deliver organizational impact.
Upcoming courses:
- Data and Evaluation for Program Management | Aug. 10-Sept. 20, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Program Leadership | Oct. 5-Nov. 15, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm
- Financial Stewardship and Resource Management | Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm
$4,500 | 12 CEUs | 120 Contact Hours -
CertificateProject Management Certificate
Lay a solid foundation of knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective project manager.
Upcoming courses:
- Negotiate for Agreement | June 23-24, 2026
- Project Initiation | June 25-26, 2026
- Project Planning | July 14-16, 2026
$4,750–$4,860 | 6.0 CEUS | 60 Contact Hours
Courses in this Area of Study
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Multiweek CourseAI for Operational Efficiency
Build skills to map workflows, identify inefficiencies and evaluate where AI can improve business operations while supporting implementation and measuring impact.Next start date:- Oct. 26-Dec. 13, 2026 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseAI for Productivity
Build your own AI-enhanced productivity system tailored to your professional goals.Next start dates:- Aug. 31-Oct. 11, 2026 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Jan. 25-Mar. 7, 2027 | Wed. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- April 12-May 23, 2027 | Wed. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Short CourseAnalyzing and Modeling Requirements
Gain techniques for modeling and analyzing requirements.Next start dates:- Oct. 14-16, 2026 | Online
- April 6-8, 2027 | Online
$940.00 | 12.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseBrand Management and Content Strategy
Craft content and presentations that clearly communicate brand value and influence key decision-makers.Next start date:- July 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseBudget Management
Learn how to build, manage, and adjust budgets that keep financial goals on trackNext start dates:- July 20-Aug. 16, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Oct. 26-Nov. 22, 2026 | Fri. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- March 15-April 11, 2027 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours -
Short CourseBusiness Analysis Planning and Estimating
Put it all together.Next start dates:- Nov. 18-19, 2026 | Online
- May 11-12, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseCollaborating for Success: Stakeholder Analysis and Eliciting Requirements
Identify, analyze, and manage stakeholders’ expertise early within a project initiative.Next start dates:- Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026 | Online
- Mar. 16-18, 2027 | Online
$940.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseCommunicating Across Cultures
Communicate effectively on cross-cultural teams.Next start dates:- Sept. 10-11, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 13-14, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 10-11, 2026 | Online
- Mar. 9-10, 2027 | Online
- June 8-9, 2027 | Online
$480.00 | 6.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseData Analysis Foundations
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in data analysis, equipping you with the essential skills to unlock the power of your data.Next start dates:- July 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Oct. 26-Dec. 13, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Mar. 8-Apr. 19, 2027 | Tues. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseData and Evaluation for Program Management
Strengthen data literacy and apply program evaluation findings to improve program management and performance.Next start dates:- Aug. 10-Sept. 20, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- March 8-April 18, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- June 14-July 25, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseData Interpretation and Application
Translate data analysis into actionable insights that drive decision-making.Next start dates:- Sept. 7-Oct. 18, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- May 10-June 20, 2027 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseData Storytelling
Craft compelling data stories that resonate with your audience and drive meaningful action.Next start dates:- July 6-Aug. 16, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Oct. 26-Dec. 13, 2026 | Mon. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Mar. 8-Apr. 18, 2027 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseEnterprise AI: Governance, Integration and Scaling
Develop strategies for governing, piloting and scaling AI across teams. Learn risk management, guardrails and change leadership for responsible organizational adoption.Next start date:- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1245.00 | 30.0 hours -
Short CourseExperienceChange™ Simulation
Participate in the challenge of real-world change in an organization in this dynamic team driven simulation.
Next start dates:- Aug. 11-12, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 12-13, 2026 | Online
- Mar. 25-26, 2027 | Online
$800.00 | 6.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseFinance Fundamentals
Build the financial fluency needed to contribute confidently to strategy, budgeting, and business planning.Next start dates:- Sept. 14-Oct. 11, 2026 | Tues. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Jan. 11-Feb. 7, 2027 | Tues. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- May 3-30, 2027 | Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseFinancial Forecasting and Modeling
Build the practical skills and tools needed to confidently forecast financial performance and support smart, strategic planning.Next start dates:- Sept. 14-Oct. 11, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Jan. 11-Feb. 7, 2027 | Mon. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- May 3-30, 2027 | Mon. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseFinancial Stewardship and Resource Management
Learn budgeting, forecasting, and resource-allocation skills to enhance program management and support long-term sustainability.Next start dates:- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- June 28-August 8, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Short CourseFundamentals of Organization Development
Adapt your organization’s changing technologies, markets, and challenges.Next start dates:- June 23-25, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 2-4, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 18-20, 2026 | Online
- Mar. 2-4, 2027 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseIdentifying Opportunities: Strategic Analysis, Building Business Case and Solution Scoping
Bring strategy and scope into business analysis.Next start dates:- Sept. 10-11, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 23-24, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseImplementing Process Change
Guide the adoption of a process change.Next start date:- Dec. 15-17, 2026 | Online
$1035.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseIn-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions
Coach individuals to peak performance.Next start dates:- Sept. 22-24, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 2-4, 2026 | Online
- April 21-23, 2027 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseIntroduction to Agile
Learn the Agile values, principles, and practices in an interactive setting.Next start dates:- Sept. 29-30, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 2-3, 2026 | Online
- Mar. 4-5, 2027 | Online
- June 3-4, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseIntroduction to Business Analysis
Learn the groundwork of business analysis.Next start dates:- Sept. 2-3, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 9-10, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseLead Successful Team Intervention Strategies
Select, design, and facilitate team interventions.Next start dates:- Oct. 14-16, 2026 | Online
- Jan. 13-15, 2027 | Online
- May 19-21, 2027 | Online
$920.00 | 12.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseMarketing Analytics and Strategic Applications
Evaluate marketing data and campaign performance to guide decisions and explore techniques to enhance strategy.Next start dates:- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Wed. 6:00-7:00pm | Instructor Led Online
- March 8-April 18, 2027 | Tues. 12:00-1:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseMarketing Operations Management
This course covers marketing operations: supply chains, budgeting, and resource management, showing how efficient execution drives customer satisfaction and organizational success.Next start dates:- Nov. 2-Dec. 20, 2026 | Tues. 6:00-7:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
- May 3-June 13, 2027 | Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseMarketing Strategy Management and Execution
Use strategic frameworks to plan, execute, and measure effective marketing initiatives.Next start dates:- Sept. 7-Oct. 18, 2026 | Tues. 6:00–7:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Tues. 12:00-1:00 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Short CourseMeasuring and Improving Work Processes
Uncover opportunities for improvement in your processes.Next start date:- Oct. 28-30, 2026 | Online
$1035.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseModern Requirements Communication, Documentation and Validation
Become an expert in requirements.Next start dates:- Oct. 28-30, 2026 | Online
- April 20-22, 2027 | Online
$940.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseNegotiate for Agreement
Achieve mutually satisfying agreements.Next start dates:- June 23-24, 2026 | Online
- Aug. 18-19, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 13-14, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 8-9, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 9-10, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 18-19, 2027 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProcess Innovation
Improve your organization by innovating processes.Next start date:- Nov. 17-19, 2026 | Online
$1035.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseProcess Mapping and Analysis
Learn process mapping and how to review processes for improvement.Next start date:- Sept.16-18, 2026 | Online
$1035.00 | 12.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseProgram Leadership
Develop leadership, communication, and influence skills to manage stakeholders, navigate complexity, and move program work forward.Next start dates:- Oct. 5-Nov. 15, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- May 3-June 13, 2027 | Thur. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Multiweek CourseProgram Strategy and Change Management
Guide complex initiatives and drive long-term results that advance program and organizational priorities.Next start dates:- Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 2027 | Thur. 12:00-1:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
- April 19-May 30, 2027 | Thur. 6:00-7:30 pm | Instructor Led Online
$1125.00 | 30.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Execution, Monitoring, and Control
Run a successful project.Next start dates:- July 21-22, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 2-3, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 15-16, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 1-2, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 3-4, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 16-17, 2027 | Online
- April 27-28, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Initiation
Begin your projects with a focus on success.Next start dates:- June 25-26, 2026 | Online
- Aug. 20-21, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 29-30, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 10-11, 2026 | Online
- Jan. 20-21, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 2-3, 2027 | Online
- April 13-14, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Leadership
Discover strategies for molding and motivating your project team.Next start dates:- Aug. 4-5, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 15-16, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 27-28, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 15-16, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 16-17, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 30-31, 2027 | Online
- May 11-12, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Management and Chaos Theory
Minimize and navigate risks in projects.Next start dates:- Sept. 17-18, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 12-13, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 18-19, 2027 | Online
- April 29-30, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Management Foundations
Learn the basics of project management.Next start dates:- Aug. 11-12, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 24-25, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 3-4, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 17-18, 2026 | Online
- Jan. 12-13, 2027 | Online
- Feb. 24-25, 2027 | Online
- June 9-10, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Planning
Build an effective project management plan.Next start dates:- July 14-16, 2026 | Online
- Aug. 25-27, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 7-9, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 17-19, 2026 | Online
- Jan. 26-28, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 8-10, 2027 | Online
- April 21-23, 2027 | Online
$940.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseProject Risk Management
Manage project risk successfully.Next start dates:- July 28-29, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 9-10, 2026 | Online
- Oct. 20-21, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 8-9, 2026 | Online
- May 4-5, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseStrategic and Mindful Communications
Achieve your professional objectives through strategic, mindful, and nimble communication that builds trust and fosters productive collaboration.Next start dates:- Aug. 26-27, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 10-11, 2026 | Online
- May 4-5, 2027 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseSuccessfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management
Manage large-scale change.Next start dates:- Oct. 6-8, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 16-18, 2027 | Online
- June 2-4, 2027 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
Short CourseTechnical Writing
Produce powerful content and clear writing.Next start dates:- Aug. 13-14, 2026 | Online
- Sept. 22-23, 2026 | Online
- Nov. 3-4, 2026 | Online
- Dec. 15-16, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 2-3, 2027 | Online
- Mar. 23-24, 2027 | Online
- June 1-2, 2027 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
Short CourseThe Kanban Method
Understand and manage risk in the delivery of services using the kanban method.Next start dates:- Oct. 7-8, 2026 | Online
- Feb. 17-18, 2027 | Online
- May 25-26, 2027 | Online
$490.00 | 6.0 hours